VTech Telecommunications 80-5595-00 User Manual

FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations

This equipment complies with Parts 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
rules for the United States. It also complies with regulations RSS210 and CS-03 of Industry
and Science Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

A label is located on the underside of the base unit containing either the FCC registration
number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) or the IC registration number and Load
Number. You must, upon request, provide this information to your local telephone
company.

This equipment is compatible with inductively coupled hearing aids.

Should you experience trouble with this telephone equipment, please contact:

VTech Communications Inc. CUSTOMER SERVICE at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call
VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377 for repair/warranty

information. The telephone company may ask you to disconnect this equipment from
the line network until the problem has been corrected.

FCC Part 15

Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

The equipment has been tested and found to comply with part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet or on a circuit different from that to which he

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

To ensure safety of users, the FCC has established criteria for the amount of radio frequency
energy that can be safely absorbed by a user or bystander according to the intended usage
of the product. This product has been tested and found to comply with the FCC criteria. The
handset has such a low power that it does not require testing. It may be safely held against the
ear of the user. The base unit shall be installed & used such that parts of the user’s body other
than the hands should be maintained at a comfortable distance of approximately 20 cm or
more. If you choose to use a clipping device, please make sure to only use the supplied
VTech belt clip.

FCC and ACTA Information

If this equipment was approved for connection to the telephone network prior to July
23, 2001, it complies with Part 68 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
rules. If the equipment was approved after that date, it complies with the Part 68 rules
and with Technical Requirements for Connection of Equipment to the Telephone Network
adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA). We are required
to provide you with the following information.

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Additional Information

FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations

1. Product identifier and REN information

The label on the back or bottom of this equipment contains, among other things, an identifier
indicating product approval and the Ringer Equivalence Number (REN). This information
must be provided to your local telephone company upon request. For equipment approved
prior to July 23, 2001, the product identifier is preceded by the phrase “FCC Reg No.”
and the REN is listed separately. For equipment approved after that date, the product
identifier is preceded by “US” and a colon (:), and the REN is encoded in the product
identifier without a decimal point as the sixth and seventh characters following the colon.
For example, the product identifier US:AAAEQ03T123XYZ would indicate an REN of 0.3.

The REN is used to determine how many devices you may connect to your telephone
line and still have them ring when you are called. In most, but not all areas, the sum of
all RENs should be five (5.0) or less. For more information, please contact your local
telephone company.

2. Connection and use with the nationwide telephone network

The plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and the telephone
network must comply with the applicable Part 68 rules and technical requirements adopted
by ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It
is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. An RJ11
jack should normally be used for connecting to a single line and an RJ14 jack for two
lines. See Installation Instructions in this user’s manual. This equipment may not be used
with Coin Telephone Lines or with Party Lines. If you have specially wired alarm dialing
equipment connected to your telephone line, ensure the connection of this equipment does
not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm
equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.

3. Repair instructions

If this equipment is malfunctioning, it must be unplugged from the modular jack until the
problem has been corrected. Repairs to this telephone equipment can only be made by
the manufacturer or its authorized agents. For repair procedures, follow the instructions
outlined under the Limited Warranty.

4. Rights of the telephone company

If this equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may
temporarily discontinue your telephone service. The telephone company is required to notify
you before interrupting service. If advance notice is not practical, you will be notified as
soon as possible. You will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and the telephone
company is required to inform you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC. Your
telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operation, or procedures
that could affect the proper functioning of this product. The telephone company is required
to notify you if such changes are planned.

5. Hearing aid compatibility

If this product is equipped with a corded or cordless handset, it is hearing aid compatible.

6. Programming/testing of emergency numbers

If this product has memory dialing locations, you may choose to store police, fire department
and emergency medical service telephone numbers in these locations. If
you do, please keep three things in mind:
a. We recommend that you also write the telephone number on the directory card, so that

you can still dial the emergency number manually if the memory dialing feature doesn’t
work.

Additional Information

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